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I had to set my skype settings and use the skype program in my computer to select who i wanted to call, And was unable to find my skype contacts in the phone to call someone. I got the phone and set it up with ease. When i unplugged the device from my computer, everything sped back up again. It made my computer and internet very slow and having a Quad Core, 4 Gig's of ram, etc this isn't normal. To find that it needed a usb cable and software was unexpected and only complicates things. When you want to make a call you need your computer on and skype running.
So unless you are already technically inclined, I would not recommend purchase or trying to operate phone without pro help. Very time consuming- this is not a "plug and play" device. GE customer service not very knowledgable about specs for phone. Installation was not easy. Would be a nice phone- if it works. After calling out (never did receive phone call to this device) phone would not work again. Directions for use are not too clear either. Had to download a bunch of additional info and upgrades.
My family doesn't like it, so shouldn't yours. The Good: Links with Skype and your landlineThe Bad: The controls are sluggish, everyone has a hard time dialing numbers and screams at the poor thing.If you don't use Skype that often and have a landline phone, don't buy it.
The only problem that I have is that some times when I open applications on my computer, the program that that allows skype to communicate with the phone closes, so I have to open it again. I got this phone with one aditional phone. I can use either one with my land line or my skype at the same time.
Unless you don't mind not having sound on your PC. I'd rather use my headset than this phone and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I'll give it one thumb up and one thumb down. This phone is TERRIBLE. I mean the voice quality is okay, but if the phone is plugged into the USB port on your computer it disables the sound.which defeats the purpose.
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